Original Word: נוּמָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: nuwmah
Pronunciation: noo-mah
Phonetic Spelling: (noo-maw')
Definition: Slumber, sleep
Meaning: sleepiness

drowsiness

From nuwm; sleepiness -- drowsiness.

see HEBREW nuwm

Word Origin
from num
Definition
somnolence, indolence
NASB Translation
drowsiness (1).

נוּמָה noun feminine somnolence, figurative for indolence, Proverbs 23:21.

Word Origin: Derived from the root נוּם (num), which means to slumber or sleep.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent for the concept of sleepiness or slumber can be found in Strong's Greek entries such as G3573 (νυστάζω, nustazō), which means to nod in sleep or to be drowsy, and G2518 (καθεύδω, katheudō), which means to sleep or to be inactive. These Greek terms similarly convey the idea of spiritual or moral inattentiveness in the New Testament context.

Usage: The term נוּמָה is used to describe a condition of sleepiness or lethargy, often in a metaphorical sense to indicate spiritual or moral laxity.

Context: • The Hebrew word נוּמָה (numah) appears in the context of describing a state of sleepiness or drowsiness. It is often used metaphorically in the Hebrew Bible to convey a sense of spiritual or moral lethargy, where individuals or groups are depicted as being inattentive or indifferent to their spiritual duties or moral responsibilities.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of sleepiness is often associated with a lack of vigilance or preparedness, particularly in the context of spiritual watchfulness. For example, in Proverbs, sleepiness is contrasted with diligence and wisdom, serving as a warning against complacency and the neglect of one's duties.
• The use of נוּמָה in the Hebrew Bible serves as a cautionary reminder of the dangers of spiritual slumber, urging believers to remain alert and attentive to their faith and responsibilities.

נוּמָֽה׃ נומה׃ nū·māh nuMah nūmāhInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts